Calendar: Digital images of Missouri on display at Evangel

Through Sept. 29

Evangel University presents “Native Missouri,” digital photography images by Henry Domke, in the Fine Art and Design Gallery in the Barnett Fine Arts Center on the EU campus. Domke, a family physician from Jefferson City, features plants and animals from the Ozarks in his work. For additional information, call (417) 865-2815, ext. 8640.

Oct. 1–31

Brewer Science of Rolla and the Springfield Regional Arts Council present an exhibit of art from the Meramec region at the Creamery Arts Center, 411 N. Sherman Parkway. The exhibit will be open for viewing 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday until Oct. 31. A reception in honor of the exhibit will be held 6–9 p.m. Oct. 6. The reception, which is open to the public, will feature sparkling grape juice from Meramec Vineyards of St. James and appetizers from Bijans. For more information about the exhibit or to RSVP for the reception, call (417) 862-2787.

Through Oct. 11

College of the Ozarks presents recent works by print artist Kate Borcherding in the Boger Art Gallery, located on the first floor of the Jones Learning Center at the C of O campus in Point Lookout. The exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information, call (417) 334-6411.

Community

Sept. 28

The Springfield-Greene County Library District presents Rediscovering the Gillioz Theatre at 7 p.m. in the auditorium at the Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. Speakers James S. Baumlin, Emily England, Craig Meyer and Paul W. Johns will discuss the history of the downtown theater, which was built in 1926 and will reopen in October, marking the culmination of extensive renovations. For more information, call (417) 874-8110.

Oct. 2

Friends of the Library’s annual meeting begins with a business session at 6:30 p.m. at the Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. A special presentation, “Inside Publishing,” follows 7–9 p.m. Ozarks writers will offer an inside look at the writing trade. Panelists include Jim Hamilton, senior writer for the Buffalo Reflex; Paul Johns, executive director of the Writer’s Hall of Fame; Suzann Ledbetter, speaker and author; and Dusty Richards, auctioneer, rancher and author. For more information, call (417) 874-8140.

Oct. 3

College of the Ozarks’ Bonner Community Service Program presents a blood drive for Community Blood Center of the Ozarks noon–5:30 p.m. in the Memorial Fieldhouse on the C of O campus in Point Lookout. Area residents are invited to donate blood. For more information, call (417) 334-6411, ext. 3450.

Oct. 8

Good Samaritan Boys Ranch presents a Fall Harvest Tasting Party with Chef James Clary at 6 p.m. at Clary’s Restaurant, 3014 E. Sunshine St. The event will feature a five-course menu that highlights the bountiful harvest of the Ozarks. Patrons will dine with Chef Clary and new Clary’s owners Dave and Lynee Fender. Seating is limited to 100. Tickets are $125, with all proceeds to benefit the Good Samaritan Boys Ranch, a residential treatment center for boys ages 12 to 18 who have been abused, neglected or abandoned. For tickets or more information, call (417) 376-2238.

Business/Professional Development

Oct. 4–5

Missouri State University’s Small Business Development Center presents “How to Write A Business Plan – The Path To Success” 6-9 p.m. each evening in Glass Hall on the MSU campus. The course costs $129 per person, with a $99 fee for a second person from the same business, and includes a book on successful business plan strategies and a certificate of completion. To register or for more information, call (417) 836-5865 or visit www.sbdc.missouristate.edu.

Oct. 5

MSU’s SBDC presents “What’s the Best Business Structure … for You?” 2–5 p.m. in Glass Hall. Glenn P. Green, a transaction law attorney with Lowther Johnson Law Firm, will present basic knowledge of the various forms of incorporation, how they are taxed, set up and regulated. Cost of the course is $89. To register or for more information, call (417) 836-5685 or visit www.sbdc.missouristate.edu.

The Pipeline Group of Midland, Texas, presents its annual Public Education Contractor Awareness Program at 6:30 p.m. at the Willard Community Building, 222 W. Jackson. The program will address the prevention of accidents and damage to underground pipelines and utilities, and is designed for those who are involved in excavation-related activities in Dade, Greene and Polk counties. A free dinner, catered by Wimpy’s Restaurant, will be served. For more information, call (800) 982-8752 or visit www.pipelinegroup.com.

Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce presents the 2006 Business & Technology Expo 9 a.m.–7 p.m. at the Springfield Exposition Center, 635 St. Louis St. Tickets are free from any of the shows 240 exhibitors or $7 at the door.